AKB
Atka
United States
10,456 km
6,497 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,456 km
6,497 mi / 5,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
America/Adak
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

AKB WLG
Airport Name Atka Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code AKB WLG
ICAO Code PAAK NZWN
City Atka Wellington
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Adak Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 55 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 52.220000, -174.210000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Atka (AKB) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atka Airport (AKB) in Atka, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,456 kilometers (6,497 miles / 5,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:48 in Atka, it's 04:48 in Wellington. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Atka (AKB) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Atka Airport (AKB) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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